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Explore Croatia

Embark on your journey of traveling across Croatia!
Where do we start? Is it in the capital city of Zagreb, or on the coast, maybe in Dubrovnik?
Or in Istria? We recommend you write a list of “must-see” places to help you and then try connecting them by road, sea, or train. It will help!

Dubrovnik, photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatian Attractions
Dubrovnik, photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatian Attractions

Croatia is shaped like a pretzel, with many destinations and attractions that interpret its wealthy cultural heritage and long tradition of customs. All that represent us, Croatians, and we—people—reflect the history.
We love to joke about its shape, ‘Our little kifla.’ It’s a bit difficult to translate, but it’s Kifli or Kipfel. A traditional yeast bread roll rolled and formed into a crescent before baking.
So, our little kipfel is in front of you.
This will help you navigate Croatia.
In each region, you’ll find many interesting facts, stories, and attractions you’ll like.
And in every region, you’ll find kipfel 🙂in the bakery!
We hope you love it!
Explore Croatia!

The map of Croatia

No foreigner can know the local names of the regions. We ‘invented’ our selection. Some areas, like Istria, are well known. This extended coastal Dalmatia region is divided into North, Central, and South Dalmatia.

Motovun, Istria, Croatia, photo by Zoran Jelača for croatia2go.com
Motovun, Istria, Croatia, photo by Zoran Jelača for croatia2go.com

North Dalmatia and the Zadar area make it more understandable, as Zadar is the biggest and the most famous town in the area.
In the Central Dalmatia, we have two regions; the Šibenik area and the Split area. Of course- islands in front of North, Central, and South Dalmatia (Dubrovnik area) belong to their regions, but we have a particular category; Adriatic islands.

Galesnjak island, Croatia, photo by Boris Kacan, photo credit by Tourist Board of Croatia
Galesnjak island, Croatia, photo by Boris Kacan, photo credit by Tourist Board of Croatia

The northern Adriatic, Rijeka county, Kvarner Bay (with the collection of Islands of Kvarner), and Gorski Kotar are also there.
Central Croatia is between coastal parts and northern Croatia. To make it more understandable, we picked some important cities: Karlovac, Sisak, Bjelovar, Koprivnica, and Podravina county.
Zagreb and Zagreb area – is easy to find. Hopefully!?

Plitvice Lakes National Park, photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatain Attractions
Plitvice Lakes National Park, photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatain Attractions

Further on, we have Eastern Croatia, with its main cities Slavonski Brod + area, Požega + area, Osijek area, and Vukovar area.
Finally, Northern Croatia is divided into three parts; the most northern is Međimurje, Varaždin area is between the Zagreb area and Međimurje on the north, and Croatian Zagorje is in the Northwest of the Zagreb area.
We hope – you’ll find what you are looking for.
Enjoy exploring Croatia!

Photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatian Attractions
Photo by Zoran Jelača for Croatian Attractions
Croatian identity was mainly influenced by the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and Turkey, and it can be recognized in architecture and customs.
The goal of every Croatia visitor is to see as much as possible, experience the beauty of what the destination provides, and soak up interesting parts of places to make an experience you will always remember.
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Krka NP, Visovac island, Photo Credit by Croatian TB, photo by Ivo Biočina

Let’s begin our journey in the capital city. Zagreb is the largest city in Croatia, with almost one million inhabitants. It is located in continental central Croatia and is an important transport hub thanks to its favorable location. The continental climate attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. The city is rich in culture, with a vast selection of cultural and entertainment facilities, a wide array of accommodations for reasonable prices, and luxury hotels. The city has a variety of tourist offers throughout the year, so if you are planning to visit Zagreb, keep in mind that even in wintertime, you will find this city breathtaking.

Photo by M. Švarc National Theatre
Photo by M. Švarc National Theatre